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Konsep Historis Al-Qur’an dalam Pandangan John Wansbrough: Sebuah Tinjauan worldview Islam Muslih, M Kholid; Muttaqin, Muhamad Shofwan; Sahidin, Amir
AL QUDS : Jurnal Studi Alquran dan Hadis Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023)
Publisher : Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Curup

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29240/alquds.v7i1.5561

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In the book of Qur'anic Studies: Sources and Methods of Scriptural Interpretation, John Wansbrough gives a very sharp critique of the Qur'an. He argues, the Qur'an originates from the Judeo-Christian tradition and the intervention of the Prophet Muhammad on the contents of the Qur'an. Furthermore, it is understood in the view of the life of Muslims that the Qur'an is a holy book sourced from God without any human intervention. For this reason, This paper aims to provide a critical note on John Wansbrough's thoughts on the Qur'an with an overview of the Islamic worldview. This study is a literature study, tracing the works of John Wansbrough both from primary and secondary sources. The results of this study show the evidence: first of all, John Wansbrough's thought is not appropriate for studying and criticizing Qur'an, because he used the methods of historical criticism and literary criticism. Second, both methods have the same result, namely the questionable authenticity of the Qur'an, as in Jewish and Christian scriptures. Third, Wansbrough's fallacy is based on a wrong perspective on key concepts in Islam, i.e, the concepts of God, Prophethood, and Revelation in Islam.
How Does the Qur'anic Concept of Sunlight, Interpreted by Fakhr al-Din al-Razi, Integrate Theological Wisdom and Scientific Understanding in Sustaining Life? Munawar, Ali Mahfuz; Halimatussadiah, H; Rochmad, R; Suharto, Ahmad; Muttaqin, Muhamad Shofwan
QiST: Journal of Quran and Tafseer Studies Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23917/qist.v4i3.14027

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Studies of the sun in Qur'anic scholarship have largely been fragmented and reductionist, focusing mainly on astronomical calculations or physical characteristics while neglecting the broader influence of sunlight on living beings and its theological significance. Existing research often treats the sun as a cosmic object or a temporal marker, without integrating classical Qur'anic exegesis with contemporary scientific knowledge. This condition reveals an epistemological gap between traditional tafsīr studies and modern scientific discourse, particularly within thematic Qur'anic interpretation rooted in the intellectual legacy of Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī. This study aims to examine the Qur'anic concept of sunlight through the exegetical framework of Fakhr al-Dīn al-Rāzī, analyze its influence on humans, animals, and plants, and explore the divine wisdom behind its creation by engaging with modern scientific perspectives. Methodologically, this research employs a qualitative library-based design using a thematic (tafsīr mawdhū‘ī) approach combined with descriptive-analytical analysis. The primary source is al-Rāzī's Mafātīḥ al-Ghayb, which is critically contextualized with contemporary scientific literature in ecology, health sciences, and natural sciences. The findings indicate that al-Rāzī conceptualizes sunlight not merely as a physical source of illumination, but as a multidimensional divine sign. Sunlight functions as a source of life energy, a regulator of biological rhythms, a determinant of time, a contributor to human health, a driver of animal ecosystems, and a fundamental factor in photosynthesis and plant growth. These insights demonstrate a strong conceptual resonance between al-Rāzī's rational-philosophical exegesis and modern scientific principles, despite differing epistemological foundations. At the global level, this study contributes to strengthening religion-science dialogue, promoting ecological consciousness, supporting environmental sustainability, and advancing a holistic ethical framework for understanding the interconnected relationship between humanity, nature, and the Divine.
The Continuity of Qur'anic Exegesis in Sumatra: A Study of Abdrurrauf Singkel, HAKA, and HAMKA within the Local Islamic Tradition Al Farabi, Fahmi Akhyar; Rohman, Abdur; Amin, Saiful; Islam, Muhammad Thoriqul; Muttaqin, Muhamad Shofwan
Jurnal Fuaduna : Jurnal Kajian Keagamaan dan Kemasyarakatan Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Desember 2025
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30983/fuaduna.v9i2.10230

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The development of Qur’anic exegesis in Sumatra illustrates a continuous intellectual trajectory linking classical, transitional, and modern phases of Islamic scholarship. This study examines three major exegetes—Abdurrauf al-Sinkili, Haji Abdul Karim Amrullah (HAKA), and Haji Abdul Malik Karim Amrullah (HAMKA)—by exploring their biographical contexts, socio-historical settings, and distinctive interpretive features. Abdurrauf, through Tafsir Tarjuman al-Mustafid (17th-century Aceh), introduced an ijmālī and Sufi-oriented approach to make the Qur’an accessible to Malay audiences. HAKA’s Tafsir al-Burhan reflects early 20th-century Minangkabau reformism, employing a taḥlīlī method emphasizing reason and social engagement. Meanwhile, HAMKA’s Tafsir al-Azhar represents a modern, comprehensive synthesis that integrates transmitted and rational interpretations while addressing contemporary socio-political realities. Read through Talal Asad’s concept of Islam as a discursive tradition and John Bowen’s Muslims through Discourse, these tafsir works reveal not only textual interpretation but also ongoing negotiations of authority, identity, and social ethics. The continuity of Sumatra’s tafsir tradition thus reflects a discursive evolution, demonstrating how local scholars reinterpret the Qur’an in response to shifting historical and political contexts. The novelty of this study lies in positioning Nusantara tafsir as a dynamic dialogical model that contributes to contemporary Muslim societies by bridging classical heritage, local culture, and modern intellectual demands.